Peer Collection (#2)

The late Dr. John Bird Sumner, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The late Dr. John Bird Sumner, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins. Shortly after his ordination

Lord Portman, president of the Royal Agricultural Society, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Lord Portman, president of the Royal Agricultural Society, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins. The present peer has always been a most active supporter of the Royal

The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Our Illustration represents the House of Lords as it appeared on the 6th February during the ceremony of delivering her Majesty's Speech...the

Movers and Seconders of the addresses in both Houses of Parliament in answer to the Queen's Speech: the Earl of Shelburne, 1862

Cartoon, The Veto Bill, by W H Toy. The new legislation was designed to limit the powers of veto of the House of Lords, and became law later the same year. 1911

Clementine Churchill (1885 -1977), in her house in Sussex Square. Clementine was the wife of Winston Churchill, then the Secretary for the colonies although the Sketch notes her intelligence in her

Viscount Clive and his daughter Davina
Mervyn Horatio Herbert, 17th Baron Darcy de Knayth, styled Viscount Clive (1904 1943), British peer and Royal Air Force officer, pictured with his daughter Davina (born 1938). Date: 1942

The Lyon Clerk of Edinburgh reading the proclamation at Mercat Cross summoning the peers of Scotland to choose three peers for Parliament. Edinburgh, Scotland. 29th September 1917

Lord Curzons coming of age at Gopsall Hall. 5th September 1905

Earl of Aylesford presenting an award. 26th August 1988

Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, pictured having afternoon tea with Mr & Mrs Clive Gibbs, August 1953

Alnwick Village Show - dancing class Lady Caroline Percy on far right daughter of Duke and Duchess of Northumberland dancing to nursery rhymes with other children November 1951

Marquis Of Blandford standing on the steps of his old flame Arabella Taits home in London

The wedding of Gerald Lascelles and Angela Dowding 1952 which was attended by the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Margaret

FROZEN FOOD SHOP / 1970S
People with trolleys lift the lids and peer into the chest freezers trying to decide which foods to choose. There is a good selection including Kosher meat and poultry. Date: early 1970s

Charles Cornwallis Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke (1823a'1902) - British peer. Date
Charles Cornwallis Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke (1823-1902) - British peer. Date: 1890

Princess Alexandra... at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, 1901
Princess Alexandra as Queen of England: Her Majesty passing through the Royal Gallery at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, February 14, 1901

Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Henry John Temple (1784-1865) British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister and dominated British foreign policy from 1830 to 1865

The Queen, after her entry into the Abbey Church of Westminster, is seated in her Chair of Estate, 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms

The Smithfield Club Medal: reverse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Smithfield Club Medal: reverse, 1862....when the late Duke of Richmond died his services to the club and his sheep successes were acknowledged by placing bis Grace's [likeness]

Marquess of Bristol leaves St Marys hospital claiming he is only suffering from Pneumonia not AIDS February 1995

Lord and Lady St Levan, St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
Lord John Francis Arthur St Aubyn, 4th Baron St Levan (1919-2013), and his wife Lady Susan St Levan (d 2003), walk along the causeway from their home on St Michaels Mount, Cornwall

Things are looking up - two passing Gents are delighted to see their attentions have been spotted by a housemaid cleaning the upstairs windows of a streetside property Date: 1908

Charles Grey, Viscount Howick, 1st Earl Grey (1729-1807), British General in various wars

Lady Trumpington and Nigel Wright discuss Sunday trading
The Conservative peer Lady Trumpington (Jean Alys Barker, Baroness Trumpington, b.1922) and Nigel Wright, the Dickie Dirts clothing retailer, discuss the issue of Sunday trading, 4 February 1982

GEOFFREY HOWE (1926 - )
GEOFFREY MP and Thatcher's longest serving cabinet minister. Became Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1979. Made a life peer in 1992. Date: 1979

Noel Coward acts in his own play with Ann Trevor. Dressed for dinner, they peer anxiously out of a window. Date: 1923

An artistic representation - Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb
An artistic representation of the Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun by (on right) Archeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939) and his backer (on left) George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923)

Little grebe, Tachybaptus ruficollis (Small black-chinned grebe, Colymbus hebridicus?). Pair on nest with three eggs
FLO5004756 Little grebe, Tachybaptus ruficollis (Small black-chinned grebe, Colymbus hebridicus?). Pair on nest with three eggs

Lord Teignmouth, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lord Teignmouth, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Lord Mount-Temple; 1811-1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Lord Mount-Temple; 1811-1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Earl of Scarborough, 1930 (oil on canvas)
490453 Earl of Scarborough, 1930 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 165x105 cm; Museum of the Order of St

Sharar Peer Israel Wimbledon Championship 2006 Wimbledon Sw19, London, England 28 June 2006 Date: 28 June 2006

Shahar Peer Israel Wimbledon Day 4 Wimbledon 23 June 2005 Date: 23 June 2005

Portrait of bighorn sheep family standing on rocks, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Portrait of three young bighorn sheep standing on a cliff looking down at the camera; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Portrait of Hugh Percy (ne´e Smithson), 1st Duke of Northumberland (1712-1786)
Portrait of Hugh Percy (ne'e Smithson), 1st Duke of Northumberland (1712-1786), 1771 (photographed 1880s). Father of James Smithson.; Mezzotint by John Finlayson, after Hugh Douglas Hamilton, 1771

Henrik Ibsens Peer
3772399 Henrik Ibsens Peer by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Henrik Ibsens Peer Gynt-Act III, Scene III: Peer and the Troll Witch. Norwegian playwright 20 March 1828-23 May 1906)

Henrik Ibsens Peer
3772386 Henrik Ibsens Peer by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Henrik Ibsens Peer Gynt-Act I, scene I: Aase on the mill house roof. Norwegian playwright 20 March 1828-23 May 1906)

6th Lord Byron, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)
3744663 6th Lord Byron, c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (attr. to); 26x21 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey); (add.info.: Study of the poet)

The Earl of Camperdown, 1895 (litho) [see 6200258 for biography]
6200257 The Earl of Camperdown, 1895 (litho) [see 6200258 for biography] by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); 32x19 cm; The McManus, Dundee

The 7th Earl of Northampton (detail), 1758 (oil on canvas)
5938068 The 7th Earl of Northampton (detail), 1758 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 237.7x149.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Charles Compton)

The Late Lord Knightley (engraving)
1056872 The Late Lord Knightley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Lord Knightley)

The Opening of Parliament (engraving)
1052713 The Opening of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

A New Peer at Home, Sir Henry Hawkins and his Poor Clients (engraving)
1051418 A New Peer at Home, Sir Henry Hawkins and his Poor Clients (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Peer at Home)

Elizabeth Countess of Kildare (engraving)
961556 Elizabeth Countess of Kildare (engraving) by Wissing, Willem (1656-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Countess of Kildare (1497-1548)

George Clifford Earl of Cumberland (engraving)
961524 George Clifford Earl of Cumberland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Clifford 3rd Earl of Cumberland (1558 -1605)

George Clifford Earl of Cumberland (engraving)
816255 George Clifford Earl of Cumberland (engraving) by Hilliard, Nicholas (1547-1619); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Clifford Earl of Cumberland (1558-1605)

Arthur Wolfe, Viscount Killwarden, engraved by G. Robinson (engraving)
2563413 Arthur Wolfe, Viscount Killwarden, engraved by G. Robinson (engraving) by Hamilton, Hugh Douglas (1739-1808) (after); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Arthur Wolfe)

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"Peer: A Glimpse into the Lives of Aristocracy and Legends" In this captivating collection of images, we delve into the world of peerage, where history intertwines with glamour and privilege. Starting off, we witness Major General Lord Cheylesmore proudly displaying his stamp collection - a testament to his refined taste and intellectual pursuits. Moving forward in time, we are transported to 1953, witnessing a momentous occasion as God crowns our beloved monarch with glory and righteousness. Lord Desborough stands tall beside his remaining son, Ivo Grenfell, exuding strength and resilience despite personal loss. Meanwhile, William Clive Bridgeman, the 1st Viscount Bridgeman, exudes an air of authority befitting his noble lineage. Love is in the air as we attend the enchanting wedding ceremony between the Duke of Westminster and Loelia Ponsonby. The grandeur is palpable as they embark on their journey together amidst cheers from adoring crowds. Sports enthusiasts will find delight in Lord Ninian Stuart's presence at a thrilling football match between Cardiff City. His passion for both leisurely pursuits and high society is evident throughout these snapshots. The Cowdray Polo Tournament of 1938 showcases not only exceptional horsemanship but also serves as a gathering ground for aristocrats who revel in friendly competition while adorned in their finest attire. Our journey takes us beyond reality as Peer Gynt invites us to join him in an enthralling Troll Dance - an ethereal experience that transports us to mythical realms filled with magic and wonder. Lady Swaythling graces our visual narrative with her elegance personified - a true embodiment of gracefulness within aristocratic circles. And let's not forget Marquess of Abergavenny immortalized by Vanity Fair's caricaturist "Ape, " capturing both his essence and wit effortlessly.